Inventory Production Specialist

Chicago, IL, United States

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com , our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire , our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade , or our new Cars Commerce Media Network , Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All , encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership , fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing , even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience . We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Vehicle inventory is the heart of the Dealer Inspire platform and is looking to expand our production team dedicated to creating a seamless inventory onboarding experience for new and existing clients. In this position, you will be working within our legacy inventory management systems as well as transitioning clients into METAL℠, Dealer Inspire’s proprietary inventory management system. METAL℠ uses modern architecture to process nearly a million vehicles per day, validating them against our internal and external APIs, updating our internal Inventory Management System (IMS) as well as our 3rd Party vehicle aggregation partners.

The Inventory Production Specialist role focuses on ordering, uploading, and managing client inventory needs during the website production process. The candidate will utilize internal tools and work directly with our Production team, which is composed of Project Managers, Developers, and QC Analysts, to ensure the client’s inventory is accurate upon launch.

Job Duties:

Obtain vehicle inventory feeds containing data required for successful implementation and display on the Dealer Inspire platform.

Complete and QC set-up tasks associated with vehicle data feeds

Work closely with Project Management and supporting Production teams (QC, Compliance, Developers, etc.) to ensure a smooth client inventory transition to Dealer Inspire

Be responsible for assigned Project Management Scrum team’s inventory tasks

Work with various third-party partners to order, obtain, and export all necessary information for our clients

Communicate directly with the client base via email and phone to resolve any pre-launch requests and questions surrounding inventory management

Adapt and be familiar with various OEM and Compliance standards as they relate to Inventory listings, pricing, and data

Occasionally complete post-go-live inventory tasks and coordinate with supporting teams

Occasionally assist other Products with Inventory questions/needs

Skills:

Excellent organizational skills

Works with a sense of urgency

Good computer skills, with a familiarity with Microsoft and Apple operating systems

The ability to prioritize and remain cool under pressure

Ability to communicate confidently with clients over the phone and via email

Analytical thinker, with a knack for troubleshooting and solving problems

A positive attitude, an open mind, and a desire to collaborate and learn

Ability to quickly and efficiently adapt and respond to change

Experience and Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Experience in a customer-facing or similar role

Familiarity with the Auto Industry is a plus

Experience with digital Inventory Management is a plus

Experience with WordPress is a plus

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position which is not inclusive of bonuses, benefits or other forms of compensation that the position may be eligible for. If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills and/or experience.  If the salary range is close to what you're seeking, then we encourage you to apply and learn more about the total compensation package for this position.

Salary Range

$40,300 — $48,400 USD

Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans

401(k) with Company Match + Immediate Vesting

New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Generous PTO

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